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V412 ETC

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,178 mi
Last recorded26,178 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 ETC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 26,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 24,509 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 22,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 22,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 21,593 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,066 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 21,066 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,949 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 20,650 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,695 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,149 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,249 miles

Small cut in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 14,877 miles

Small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 14,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,285 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,170 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 13,638 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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V412 ETC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V412 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V412 ETC registered?

V412 ETC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V412 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V412 ETC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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